Belknap Mtn.

Location:

On the south shore of Lake Winnipesaukee
East of the town of Laconia, NH

Driving (one way from Nashua, NH):

Distance: 70 miles
Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Parking: at roadside parking area
Roads:
- Everett Turnpike north
- Route 93 north to Exit 20
- Route 3 northeast
- Route 11A east
- Belknap Carriage Road

Hiking (round trip):

Distance: 2 miles
Time: 2 hours
Trail: Blue Trail
Trail Guide: AMC Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide

Hiking (one way, up to the summit):

Distance: 1.1 miles
Vertical: 700 feet
Time: 55 minutes

Summit:

Panoramic view from summit tower
Height: 2382 feet
Wikipedia description: Belknap Mountain

Winter Accessibility:

Upper section of access road (Belknap Carriage Road) may be closed in winter, causing longer hike

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